Idlewild Elementary School

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Idlewild Elementary School, located at 10806 Idlewild Road SW in Lakewood, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Clover Park School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational learning and community engagement within the Lakewood area. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive academic environment that prepares young students for middle school through a structured curriculum focused on core competencies like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Idlewild Elementary prides itself on fostering a strong sense of school spirit and inclusivity. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and encourage parent involvement. By prioritizing a welcoming culture and dedicated instruction, the school strives to be a pillar of the local community, ensuring that each student receives the individual attention and resources necessary to thrive during their formative years.

380

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Idlewild Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	78
Black	44
Asian	14
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (48.9%)
Hispanic
78 (20.5%)
Two or More
56 (14.7%)
Black
44 (11.6%)
Asian
14 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Clover Park School District
Phone:	(253)583-5290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Idlewild Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Idlewild Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	46.8%
Male	202	53.2%

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